How to create shortcut in Total Commander to remove read only attribute

Question

How can I create a keyboard shortcut for Total commander, which will remove read only or any other attribute from a file?

Answer 1

Expecting you know which attribute you want to modify, the next step will be to find a shortcut to be used. You may look for Total Commander shortcuts to modify the one you don't use that often or suits you the most.

In example below I will use ctrl + P to create shortcut for removing Read Only attribute:

1. Click "Configuration"-> "Options..." -> "Misc".
2. In "Redifine hotkeys (Keyboard remapping)" mark Ctrl and select P.
3. Click on the magnifying glass next to "Command".
4. Go to the bottom of the list and click on usercmd.ini
5. Click on "New" and name the new command for example em_RemoveReadOnly
6. Fill out the dialog like this:
   • Command: attrib.exe -R
   • Parameters: %P%N
   • Tooltip: Mark file readonly
   • Check the box "Run minimized"
   • Icons are optional

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-R parameter in command removes Read Only attribute, the + sign do the opposite (adding the attribute). Similar for Archive[A], System[S] and Hidden[H]

Resources:
attrib.exe function and its parameters
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